Therapeutic indications
Effipro duo is a pesticide with a double active ingredient, for the treatment of flea infestations alone or in association with ticks.
Against fleas: For the treatment and prevention of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides spp.).
Treatment prevents further infestation for 7 weeks. Prevention of flea multiplication by preventing eggs from developing into adult fleas for 12 weeks after application.
The product can be used as part of the strategic treatment for the control of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) when this has been previously diagnosed by the veterinary surgeon.
Against ticks: For the treatment of tick infestations (Ixodes ricinus).
One treatment has a persistent acaricidal efficacy for 2 weeks against Ixodes ricinus and 4 weeks against Dermacentor reticulatus Rhipicephalus sanguineus.
If ticks of certain species (Dermacentor reticulatus, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) are present when the product is administered, not all ticks may be killed within 48 hours.
Dosage and administration
Dogs
- 2-10 Kg: 0.67 ml pipette.
- 10-20 Kg: 1.34 ml pipette.
- 20-40 Kg: 2.68 ml pipette.
- 40-60 Kg: 4.02 ml pipette.
- For dogs weighing more than 60 kg the appropriate combination of pipettes should be used.
A pipette constitutes a treatment, with the possibility of repeating the administration on a monthly basis.
For optimal control of flea and/or tick infestations the treatment program can be based on the local epidemiological situation.
Interactions
None known.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Laboratory studies using fipronil and pyriproxyfen have shown no evidence of teratogenic or embryotoxic effects.
The safety of the veterinary medicinal product during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Use only in accordance with the risk/benefit assessment of the responsible veterinarian.
Undesirable effects
Transient aesthetic effects such as a wet appearance or slight appearance of dandruff may occur at the application site.
According to the experience accumulated with these active substances among the spot on pharmaceutical forms, temporary skin reactions at the application site (scaly, local alopecia, itching, erythema, alteration of skin color) and general itching or alopecia may be observed after use.
In very rare cases, hypersalivation, reversible neurological symptoms (hyperesthesia, depression, nervous symptoms), respiratory symptoms or vomiting may occur.
Contraindications
Do not use in rabbits, as adverse reactions and even death may occur. Do not use in case of known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
Target species
Dog
